Tag: Jackie O
Vintage holiday destinations
Some holiday destinations have become inseparable from their famous visitors. Saint Tropez? A firm favourite with Brigitte Bardot. Balmoral? The Queen’s chosen summer retreat. Catriona Taylor has found five holiday destinations famous for their iconic visitors. Saint Tropez- Brigitte Bardot Tanned temptress and pioneer of the pout, Bardot sought sanctuary in the playground of the rich [...]
Back in fashion: Sixties hair styles
From beehives to boyish crops – Sixties hair styles are as prevalent now as they were then. Martha Hayes takes a look at different Sixties styles and their modern day interpretations. Just like they experimented with their hemlines, women in the Sixties were free to experiment with their hair. And experiment they did, trying out styles including the [...]
First Ladies of Fashion
When Michelle Obama became America’s latest First Lady she joined a long list of women who have been at the centre of the world’s attention – not so much because of their political stance or their charitable activities but because of their style. Lena Weber has selected America’s finest first ladies of fashion.
Pearls are a girl’s best friend
What is it about pearls that add an instant air of sophistication to an outfit? Maybe it’s because they represent the mysticism and splendour of the sea. Maybe it’s because they’re nice and shiny. Whatever the reason, the simple fact is that pearls look good, whether they’re real or not. Francesca Murray has found some vintage [...]
Dress like a star this Christmas!
Unleash your inner screen goddess this Christmas and dress like your favourite vintage star. QueensOfVintage editor Lena has picked out ten vintage gowns that will not only make you stand out for all the right reasons at your office party, but also channel your favourite vintage star.
The timelessness of Jackie O
Much attention has been paid throughout modern history as to the dress sense of women in the political arena. This applies both to female politicians, but also to the wives and partners of male politicians both in the UK and across the water in the US. Nell Darby takes a look at the First Wive [...]
